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at the way they die. They die like dogs. This is a result of their
enjoying what was not rightfully theirs. The intellect today has
become deviant (viparit buddhi) and that is why even those who
have money experience so much suffering. Only the right intellect
(samyak buddhi) gives happiness.
The right kind of money i.e. money that brings only
happiness comes when one’s intentions become honorable.
How can it come if he has adulterous intentions? Money
destined to bind demerit karma and unhappiness will gnaw at
every pore in one’s body as it leaves.
Questioner : Yes, but money is necessary and needs to
be acquired, is it not?
Dadashri : Yes, but does that require such negative
adverse meditation (durdhyan)? It is necessary for you to take
a bath everyday, but you do not spoil your inner state (dhyan)
over it do you? Nowadays, some people become perturbed
even when there is shortage of water. All you have to do is
decide beforehand that you will take a bath if water